Traffic planner Kaisa Pohjola is hoping for feedback on the reforms.

Stop announcements and texts for buses

Imatra's local traffic is being developed with new equipment, which is being tested by the pilot group.

New Ridango-branded equipment has been installed on local buses since spring reforming the ticket system in connection with. The new devices recognize the place based on the location data, and the name of the next stop is announced to the bus passengers automatically. The texts scrolling on the screen also tell the next stop. Bus card reading devices acclamation renewed and support cards and QR codes.

- The card used for travel is downloaded via the Internet, traffic planner Kaisa Pohjola says.

Municipal participants who test and comment on current reforms were recruited for the project's piloting group.

- All applicants have been selected for the pilot phase. Group members will be sent instructions and bus tickets by letter in early July, says Pohjola.

Reformation in connection, the customer is offered more information by showing the information of the next stop on the display board and with an audio announcement - this way, visually impaired passengers are also taken into account. I pilotedwe will try out different types of ticket products ja reforms are being developed all the time.

- The sound of the announcements and the names of the stops will also be changed. Didn't stopof its name will be made as clear and familiar as possible instead of long street addresses, Pohjola clarifies.

The city of Imatra has carried out a renewal project includingat work operatorit works with Pohjolan Liikentee.

- The operator has given a lot of useful feedback and advice. We have a very functional cooperation, Pohjola praises the development of the project.

The reform has been received from customers already a lot of good feedback, and comments are still welcome lisää.

- We are happy to hear passengers' experiences with new devices and practices. Feedback can be sent by e-mail to the address public transportimatra.fi (public transport[at]imatra[dot]fi), urges Pohjola.

For more information:

Traffic planner Kaisa Pohjola, tel. 020 617 4424, kaisa. pohjolaimatra.fi (kaisa[dot]pohjola[at]imatra[dot]fi)